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EST. 2010

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Sometimes All the time as a parent, especially a mother you have to take a step back from the things you think you want and appreciate the things that these beautiful babies and life give you. Right. Then. Before Levi, I lived my life in a constant whirl of checkmarks and make-believe ideas about how my life was supposed to look. I planned ahead so much that I never enjoyed today. Then I had a child and poof! my so-called-perfect-little-life changed. With each year that I am a mother I learn more and more to let go of these “ideals of perfection” and revel in the moments, because as my children grow (yes even the one in my belly), I will never, ever get those moments back and that my friends is my new definition of perfect. I have thrown away checklists that once included trivial things such as ·paint my nails ·wash the windows, ect. and replaced those not so important things that were filling up my time with nothingness. By nothingness, I mean just sitting there watching my big, boy 2 1/2 year old play in the dirt or watch him discover a new bug. You will miss these things, whether you are a parent or not. You will miss life if you plan it down to the last iota of how a molecule should preform. Not only will you miss the crazy beauty of the little things, you will be constantly disappointed, because guess what? The universe laughs at your plans.

The image below is a reminder of all the things that I just mentioned. I STILL try to plan out every detail, ESPECIALLY as a photographer. This is a piece of our land that I fell in love with since the first time I laid eyes on it. I imagined and visualized what this image should look like. Visualizing is good, planning is good, to an extent. You have to get a plan to get things done and as a creator, you have to have a vision. But here in this image Levi wasn’t acting the way I wanted. He was running towards me as I was trying to get this shot because he was terrified that I was leaving him. Also, as I was trying to get this shot my lens was EXTREMELY fogged up, so I just snapped it and didn’t even look at it again. Levi came screaming to me and that was it, I was left consoling a 2 1/2 year old who refused to try again. I figured the image was botched. BUT THEN…. I decided to upload some images I took on that memory card and here was this washed out image. I started to look a little closer and then I found the beauty in it. All it needed was a little attention, undivided attention, and I could see just how amazing this “throw away” really was. And guess what? This moment was better than the one that I had planned out in my head. Life gave me more than I expected, all I had to do was stop, watch and listen. Now this photo holds a special place in my heart, because that little boy is running towards the one person who always makes him feel safe and loved, his Momma.

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Beautifully written, Sarah! Before I had Landry I was an extreme planner and I always had multiple checklist that I felt needed to get done asap. I’m now reminding myself everyday that I will never get this time with him back and to just sit back and enjoy it. Thanks for the beautiful post and reminding me that its ok to not check off anything on the to-do list!

kelly + ryan

Sarah is prompt, professional, on-point, and incredibly talented. But, more than that she's fun, and easy to be around, she makes you feel comfortable. My husband and I are not really "in front of camera" people, but Sarah managed to make us feel at ease and happy and (if nothing else) make the pictures look beautiful. Sarah is also a wizard. We got our pictures back SO QUICKLY. They're edited, there are a ton of them, they're beautifully shot. You can tell she loves what she does. You can really see it in the way she cares for you.

"You can tell she loves what she does. You can really see it in the way she cares for you."

Robin + carter

"Words can’t describe how amazing Sarah is, her work is exceptional and her personality makes working with her so easy. Almost every married couple will tell you that photography is the most important part of your special day and I can’t agree more. The day goes by so fast and I love that we have every moment documented thanks to Sarah. She has a way of capturing every detail and creating memories that will last forever. I am looking forward to working with her in the future, there’s no one better than her!"

"Words can’t describe how amazing Sarah is, her work is exceptional and her personality makes working with her so easy."

Lauren + DJ

"I would HIGHLY recommend Sarah for any one looking for a wedding photographer. She is amazingly talented and did a beautiful job. She gets you your photos very fast, too! She was kind and professional and she clearly has good instincts for her craft and how to fit her photos to your wedding style."

"She clearly has good instincts for her craft and how to fit her photos to your wedding style."

Allison + Davis

"I could not suggest Sarah more as a wedding photographer!! She takes breathtaking photos, is incredibly professional and easy to get along with. She has incredible "little touches" as a photographer that make the experience that much more amazing. I would've invited her to my wedding if she wasn't my photographer. She's been a professional photographer for many years and knows what she's doing. Her turn around time is great, and she worked really hard on our wedding day, and editing our photos. I felt like her only bride despite her have multiple weddings every weekend this past fall. AMAZING. "

"I felt like her only bride despite her have multiple weddings every weekend this past fall. AMAZING."

Sarah + Trevor

"The Silhouette Studio delivered the most breathtaking photographs I have ever seen for our engagement session, rehearsal dinner, and wedding. The work simply speaks for itself, but there are so many additional attributes of this specific photographer that contribute to the many high quality ratings she has so rightly earned. Most importantly, her professionalism is unmatched. She kept our wedding timeline completely on track while capturing each and every precious memory in a way that did not take away from enjoying those moments. Her clear vision and assertive nature mean that not a minute of time is wasted waiting around on a day that zooms by so quickly. Sarah is a creative leader who captures timeless keepsakes effortlessly. Her commitment to getting to know her clients really impressed me, and it made following her lead easy and comfortable. Her turnaround time is UNREAL as we got to see all of our wedding pictures before we were married one month! I could not say enough positive things about this photographer or her commitment to growth and excellence. We are so thankful to have found a photographer for ALL of our future lifetime events! "